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Knights vs Wolves Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 1, 2026
Bellarmine heads to Carrollton on Thursday night for an Atlantic Sun matchup with West Georgia at The Coliseum. Tip is set for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be available on ESPN+. The market has Bellarmine as a small road favorite, which is interesting given the Knights are just 1-5 away from home.
West Georgia is 6-6 overall and has been much more competitive on its own floor at 4-2. This sets up like a classic short-number game where late execution and free throws decide it, and the total is hanging in a range where pace plus shooting variance can swing the bet quickly.
Bellarmine Knights vs West Georgia Wolves Odds
These are the current lines, and bettors should keep monitoring updated college basketball odds leading into tip.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bellarmine Knights | -140 | -2.0 (-110) | 154 |
| West Georgia Wolves | +115 | +2.0 (-110) | 154 |
Bellarmine Knights Betting Form
Bellarmine’s offense is built on shot-making efficiency. Even in the loss at Kentucky, the Knights put up 85 points and got real scoring punch from Jack Karasinski, with secondary help from Michael Wilson Jr. and Brian Waddell. The key takeaway for betting is that Bellarmine can produce points without needing perfect game script.
The profile supports it. Bellarmine is shooting 51.5% from the field and 61.8% inside the arc, and the free throw number matters a lot in a tight spread game: 81.7% at the line gives them a clean late-game edge if this turns into a foul-and-free-throws finish. That’s one reason I’m comfortable backing them even with the ugly road record.
For the broader trend view, check Bellarmine Knights stats and results. Availability is always a swing factor in short spreads.
West Georgia Wolves Betting Form
West Georgia’s last outing got away from them against Georgia, but the individual creation is real. Shelton Williams-Dryden has been the engine, and the supporting scoring is good enough to keep them live as a home dog, especially if Bellarmine’s perimeter defense is a step slow early.
The Wolves are more comfortable at home, and their offense is not timid. They are scoring 76.2 points per game with 36.9% three-point shooting, which is enough to force Bellarmine to defend the arc honestly. The Wolves also shoot free throws well and can pressure the total upward if the game turns into a parade to the line.
If you want their home splits and recent results in one spot, use West Georgia Wolves schedule and stats.
Bellarmine Knights vs West Georgia Wolves Matchup Breakdown
This is a tempo and shot-quality game. Bellarmine wants clean two-point looks, controlled possessions, and a path to the line late. When they are converting at the rim and getting to the stripe, they can cover short numbers even if they are not forcing turnovers.
West Georgia’s best counter is pace plus volume threes. If the Wolves can speed the game up, they can stress Bellarmine’s depth and create the kind of scoring bursts that flip spreads. The total at 154 is basically asking for both teams to live in the mid-to-high 70s, and that’s achievable if possessions climb and the whistles are active.
The swing factors I’m watching:
- Bellarmine’s ability to protect the ball and avoid live-ball runouts
- Whether West Georgia’s threes are clean catch-and-shoot attempts or tough late-clock tries
- Late-game free throws, where Bellarmine’s efficiency can separate
Bellarmine Knights vs West Georgia Wolves Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Bellarmine -2. The road record is a concern, but the short number softens that risk. You’re not asking them to dominate, you’re asking them to win the final four minutes, and Bellarmine’s shooting efficiency and free throw edge are the traits I want in that script.
West Georgia can absolutely hang around at home, and if they hit early threes, you’ll feel the volatility. Still, in a one-possession spread, I’m more comfortable backing the team that can manufacture efficient offense without needing a big perimeter night.
On the total, I lean over 154. Both teams have paths to 75-plus, and Bellarmine’s ability to score efficiently inside can keep the scoreboard moving even if West Georgia’s threes are only average. If the game stays tight late, the free throw sequence can push this number over.
Best Bet: Bellarmine -2.0 (-110)
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